Counseling for...
Adults of all ages coping with adjustments after a major life change or set back.
Purpose & Direction
Are you feeling disconnected from your purpose?
Caring for Others
Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, and burned out?
Aging & Adjustment
Are you struggling with the loss of health and independence?
Health & Resiliency
Are you struggling with a chronic, debilitating, or terminal condition?
Not sure youneed counseling?
Everyone could use a little help from time to time. You don't have to have any major trauma to benefit from counseling. Let us help you navigate through this season of life.
Our full range of services...
If you feel lost and overwhelmed we can help. Life doesn't always follow a fairytale storyline and disappointment from ups and downs can cause you to feel disconnected from life. Through therapy, there is always a way to address the issues you face and learn strategies to help you both right now and in the future.
Depression and anxiety in our society are at an all-time high but there’s hope.
In a recent study, 76% of Americans who sought counseling for support reported a positive experience.
[Barna Group Research Survey: 2/14/17] / [NAMI]
About Us
Connection First Counseling, founded by Melissa Burton, was created to offer a place of healing for adults of all ages. Our philosophy is that we start with connection first. We seek to see you, hear you, and accept you for who you are as you are first. You are not a problem to be fixed and your journey to healing can only start when you feel accepted and loved. Understanding leads to compassion and we believe you are more than the mistakes you have made or the struggles you are facing. We are committed to walking with you on your journey to healing through connection first.
How to Practice Self-Compassion
Most of us from a young age are taught how to be kind, considerate and compassionate toward others. But rarely are we told to show the same consideration to ourselves. This becomes even more true for individuals brought up in abusive or unloving homes. What is Self-Compassion? Self-compassion is taken from Buddhist psychology and refers […]
10 Signs You’re Addicted to Working
We live in a society that worships the overachiever. Burning the candle at both ends and denying yourself pleasure until the work gets done is seen as honorable. And while having a good work ethic is definitely key to living your best life, it is also important to balance your work life with a sense […]
4 Ways to Deal with Social Anxiety at Work
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 15 million U.S. Americans, or 6.8% of the population, suffers from Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD). SAD, also sometimes referred to as social phobia, is an intense fear of social situations. The sufferer believes they could become humiliated and embarrass themselves somehow in front of other people. […]
How can we help you?
If you’re interested in becoming a better, happier, more fulfilled you, We would love to work with you every step of the way. Please contact us today!
